Debating Society Adjourns and Public Park Plans
The Pha Debating Society has adjourned and will resume after a predicted interval. Kalamanco Mill faced Saturday destruction linked to an estimated hundred thousand dollar loss. Court House and public works discussed, with emphasis on improvements to Public Park. Local political shifts show Horatio J. nominated for Sheriff by a Democratic-Liberal coalition, and Rees A. Halion as Grodloyite for Treasurer.
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The
Creek Journal
Slim
Avery
Grant
Hendsys
Wileon
Ae Ald
Dan Grono
van Buran
Tang Rbal
Horatio J
Nominations at County and District Conventions
Nominations announced at Wagner's Hall Triasity this afternoon include Benator B. B. Thayer Liberal for senator Butta Cheek Probate Martin D. Strong Republican for probate William Andrus Democrat for storage? Taltal Winner Liberal Athens County Clerk Nicholas Plough Democrat for county clerk D. Webstar Moon Democrat for treasurer Adorney Win TH. Porter Democrat for marshal Court Commissioners Myron U. Day Democrat for Battle Creek William B. Chardasen Democrat for Goren Albion E. Y. Potter Liberal for Surveyor M. Gifford Democrat for Clerk of the Circuit Court John W. Walsh Democrat for Segiseture 2d District
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Wagner's Hall
Triasity
Benator
B. B. Thayer
Butta 'Cheek
Sls
Martin D.strong
Ae Stortf
Wiliam Andrus
Battle
C. Ask
Taltal
Ase.ounty
D. Webstar Moon
Adorney
Win
TH. Porter
Desa
Marahalt
Myron U. Day
Battle Croek
B. Dhardasen
Dem
Albion
Goren
Re—E. YP. Potter
Homer
E. Gox
Battle Creek
M. Gifford
Claronds
John
Murvhatl
Spicer Wins Premiums at Ohio State Fair Wind Mill Exhibit
Mr P A Spicer of the Marshall Wind Engine and Pump Company won top premiums for both wind mill and pump at the Ohio State Fair held in Columbus. The Marshall exhibit, praised by Manafield Dairy Herald as durable, light, and effective, competed against Halladay Mill of Batavia Illinois and the Banger Mill of Columbus Ohio.
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P. A. Spicer
Marshall Wind Rogine and Pump ‘Co
Mune- Rela
Austrook
Manafield
Erald
Winn Enainks
Marshall
Mpany
Marahati
Michigan
Thwuir
Une
Philologians Adjust Schedule and Debate Topic
The Philologians meet next week changing to an 8 o'clock start with the regular speaker debating the question before the Umpire for one hour, then audience participation. New members W H Ware F W Waring W R Hill and Arthur Read join. next week’s question argues that signs of the times indicate Protestant downfall.
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Philologians
Pearson
W. HE. Ware
F. W. Waring
Arthur Read
Benj. J. Glasgow
F. W. Faulkner
FL. Honderie
E. E. Simmons
Fragments From Lethal Fire Report At Muskegon Plant
A 1872 letter disputes a Grand Rapids Journal account of a gas fueling explosion at a Muskegon mill. The writer asserts the fire began from wind-driven flames using gasoline in a Boston-made machine, with five barrels of gasoline present but not the cause, and states the plant will rebuild and continue using the new equipment.
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Moskraon
Mich
Mresns
W. W. Surin & Co
Grand Rapids
Boston
A.V. Mann & Or
Railroad work advances toward July 4 1878 goal
From Dubbardston Aug 29 reports Saylor Paddock relinquished contract on Marshall Coldwater railroad. Reynolds Runsell take over to ease stockholders and speed completion. A new contract to Clifford of Niles covers 1.5 miles from Firh Creek crossing to station 673. Contractor typing shows four teams, starting next week. heavy bridge timber due winter. North and south, faith in Reynolds Runsell strong. $41,000 monthly needed from stockholders.
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Dubbardston Advertiser
Messrs
Saylor
Clifford
Niles
Firh Creek
Matherton
Reynolda
Masurs
Reynolds
Runsell
Mderald
Muir
Tragic death of railroad man Jo Wright at Detroit depot
Joseph Wright, long time Michigan Central employee and recent Detroit and Grand River engineer, visiting Jackson with his wife, died in a sudden accident at the Central depot. Friends recount his last moments as he planned to board a train, despite pleas to stay.
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Jackson
Joseph Wright
Michigan Central Railroad
Detroit
Mrs
Mallin Street
Train Car Jump Ends in Tragic Wreck and Death
A man leaped for a fast moving freight car near a station, was struck by wheels and died within an hour. The coroner's jury will render verdict after viewing the remains. Rescue efforts included Frank Dolan aiding the fallen engineer, with multiple train collisions and injuries reported on Michigan Central lines nearby.
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Marshall
Wright
Christian Church
Frank Dolan
Jackson
Niles
Dolan
Leitert
Michigan Central
Lyman Taylor
Lawrence
van Buren County
Grand Junction
Brovdsville
Ann Arbor
Three Rivers
Grand River Valley Railroad
Swan Creek
Baseball sketch ends with Pastimes defeating Mutuals amid controversy
A Friday match between the Pastimes and the Mutuals in Jackson degenerated into disputes over conduct and a wager. The game ended 32 to 23 in favor of the Pastimes with dark conditions preventing further play, amid accusations of biased play and mischief by Mutual players.
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Jackson
Mutuals
Hibbard House
Hougs
Srange
Mutuale
A. Welling
Mutual Base Ball Association
Hia
Pashimes
Welling
Mutual
Larkin
Bst
Lewis
Mutuals of Jackson Defeat Detroit Empires In Close Ball Game
The Jackson Mutuals beat the Detroit Empires 2 to 1 at the Fair Grounds, with prior controversy over umpire calls and a claim of championship potential. Earlier, the Empires edged Ypsilanti 30 to 18, and a long list of August championship matchups and standings followed, detailing wins, losses, and upcoming games, including Mutuals versus Eckford and Baltimore clashes.
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Mort
Soma
Lake
Larkin
Welling
Mutuals of
Saya
Mutuala
Detroit
Ville
Montcalm Go
Mich
Dow ‘Ocates
Hughes
Atreat
USA
Empire
Ypsilanti
Unas
Ehalamazoo
Arena
Boston
Ity Acer Taba
Athletic
Ascotveravesdd Ft Mutual
Pon
le Baltimore
Atlantic
Eckford
Northern Central R R to Eaton Rapids trains soon
Albion reports a surveyor Geo Hamilton killed on the Evia R R New York. The Northern Central R R will commence daily trains to Eaton Rapids once the track reaches that point. A marriage at Sheridan unites Champion Exlow and Mrs Louisa Sanders. An accident west of the village injures Charles Marton whose foot was amputated after a cog injury. The town celebrates with a Grand and Wilson pole raising and speeches by W H Brookway Sam Johnson Caleman Clark. The Recorder criticizes blackguarding and defends jurors in a case against Demorest about drink traffic and calls for aid to suppress it.
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Geo. Hamilton
Central R. R
New York
Northern Central R. BR
Eaton Rapids
Charles Martaon
E. W. Robinson
Dra. W. B. Church
Marehall
Balkesup
Wilson
W. H. Brookway
Albion
Sam’ Johnson
Messrs
Caleman‘and Clark
Marshall
Recorder
Henry
Demorests
Demorest
Lightning Strikes Atwood Residence Demolishes Chimney
Lightning hit B F Atwood's home Monday afternoon demolishing the chimney and killing a horse. At the Third Representative District Republican Convention in the city Rudolphus Sanderson of Newton was nominated for Representative with ballot totals 33 for Sanderson 8 for Smith of Athens 5 for Hamilton of Bedford. The Journal reports the death of Chauncey Hinman at 83, describing his long life and funeral, and notes a Sunday storm damaging Mrs Rogers' house with injuries to three occupants. Also mentioned are a runaway team injuring postmaster B N Edmonds and family, a Greeley fizzle at Town Honey and Union School fall term start with teachers Frederick Hurd and Miss Ann Barnes, and the death of Willie Thayer aged 3 years.
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Newton
Waa
Sanderson
B. Smith
Athens
Geo. BK. Hamilton
Bedford
Chauncey -Hinman
Brothers Hinman
Orwell
Battle’ Creek
Hie Lata
D. D. Gillett
Oak Hill Cemetery
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Corner Court Hoane Square
Chas. Harrington
Fredonta Township
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J. M. Leonard
ACA
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University of Peonsylvania
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Calhoun Co, Mich
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Ciia
Jams Brewer
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Ano
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Ognes
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Gunvata County
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Atwater
New England
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Munroe Avenue
D. D. Mallory & CO
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Mansind
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Methodist Episcopal
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Preyer
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C. G. Tagersoll
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Germen
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Joux M. Want
Arstall Lovey
Waldner
Library Association
Ladies’ Library Association
M. E. Bougnton, Deo'y
German Benevolent Society
Faust
Philip Heber
Hiawry Kinoaman
Bec'y
Railroads
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Mershall
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Jackyon
Chicago Freight
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United States
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